Brian Hopkins vs. Walter R. Burnett: votes, sponsorships, and money

Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) and Walter R. Burnett (27th Ward), side by side.

  • They voted the same way on 76.1% of the 88 divided roll calls both voted on, and split on 21
  • Share 3 committees
  • Addressed each other 16 times in recorded meetings (4 in agreement, 0 in disagreement)
  • Share 101 campaign donors (6% overlap)
Brian Hopkins vs. Walter R. Burnett
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Campaign money

Brian HopkinsWalter R. Burnett
Cash on hand$544,320$569,954
Raised this term$968,619$1,115,997
From registered lobbyists$165,340$135,397

Top donors to both

DonorBrian HopkinsWalter R. Burnett
CARI SACKS$12,900$19,400
MICHAEL SACKS$12,900$19,400

Where they split

DateLegislationBrian HopkinsWalter R. BurnettMoney near the vote
Sep 29, 2026Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-8 by adding new Section 2-8-036 regarding…YesNo-
Jul 15, 2026Redevelopment agreement with Roosevelt/Clark Partners LLC to provide tax increment…NoYes-
Jun 17, 2026Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-156 by defining and prohibiting the installation…YesNo-
Feb 18, 2026Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 9-108 by adding new Section 9-108-025 establishing…NoYes-
Dec 20, 2025Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 15, 17 regarding…YesNo-
Dec 19, 2025Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 14B, 14X and 15 (2026…YesNo-
Jun 18, 2025Mass Gatherings and CurfewYesNo-
May 7, 2025Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-44 by adding new Section 2-44-170 establishing…NoYes-
Apr 7, 2025Standing Committee member name changesNoYes-
Apr 7, 2025Appointment of Alderperson Anthony Quezada (35th Ward)NoYes-
Feb 26, 2025Issuance of general obligation bonds to finance improvements to public rights-of-way,…NoYes-
Jan 15, 2025Call for establishment of interagency working group to assess and redesign speed limit…NoYes-
Dec 16, 2024Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 2, 7, 10, 11 and 18 regarding management,…NoYes-
Dec 16, 2024Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 3, 4, 9 and 10 (2025 Municipal Code Revenue…NoYes-
Oct 9, 2024Refunding of General Obligation/Sales Tax Securitization Corporation Bond, Series 2024NoYes-
Apr 19, 20242024 Affordable Housing and Community Development Borrowing OrdinanceNoYes-
Feb 21, 2024Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 4 and 17 by adding new Article XXXIV and by adding…NoYes-
Feb 15, 2024Adoption of arbitration option in certain police disciplinary casesYesNo-
Nov 9, 2023Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4 and 6 by modifying various sections and adding…NoYes-
Nov 7, 2023Proposal of new tax rates for Chicago R.E. transfer tax to set aside for homeless housingNoYesWalter R. Burnett $500
Oct 6, 2023Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 6-105 by modifying Section 6-105-030 regarding…NoYes-

Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote. "Money near the vote" is money from interests tied to that legislation in the year before it.

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